Security Guard at Dreams Placement Hub

Security Guard duties and responsibilities

The overall duty of a Security Guard is to protect a company’s property, employees and visitors. Here are some of their typical daily responsibilities that you can include in a job description:

• Patrolling and monitoring activities on the company’s premises regularly to discourage criminals and ensure the environment is safe and secure
• Evicting trespassers and violators and detaining perpetrators while following legal protocols before relevant authorities arrive to take over
• Controlling the entrance and departure of employees, visitors and vehicles according to protocols
• Monitoring surveillance cameras to watch out for any disruptions or unlawful activities
• Providing detailed reports on daily activities and any incidents that may have occurred to management
• Testing security systems and, if needed, operating X-ray machines and metal detectors
• Using provided communication devices such as two-way radios in a clear and concise manner
• Performing CPR or first aid when needed